SSC, TC, Mg, NO3−-N and TS were identified as the MDS for soil quality assessment.
Much higher SQI values in TFR were observed in summer than in autumn and spring.
STFR soils showed significantly higher SQI values than TFR soils in autumn.
Soil salt content, TC and Mg were the dominant contributors to the SQI values.
The SQI based on MDS is a powerful tool for wetland soil quality assessment.